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ATI Fundamentals Carugda Custom Exam Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. What findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark-colored urine (
A) results from concentrated urine in dehydration. High blood pressure (
B) and distended veins (
C) suggest fluid overload and moist skin (D E) is opposite to dehydration’s dry skin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding,the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual (
D) assesses gastric emptying to prevent overfeeding and aspiration. It doesn’t evaluate electrolytes (
A) confirm placement (B use pH) or address dyspepsia (
C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a patient. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the provider’s order (
B) ensures the NG tube removal is authorized making it the first step. Hand hygiene (
A) checking drainage (
C) and disconnecting suction (
D) follow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has dehydration. What findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark-colored urine (
A) results from concentrated urine in dehydration. High blood pressure (
B) and distended veins (
C) suggest fluid overload and moist skin (D E) is opposite to dehydration’s dry skin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute diarrhea and reports that he is thirsty. Which of the following fluids should the nurse give the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pedialyte (D E) is formulated to replace fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea making it the best choice. Broth (
A) lacks key electrolytes apple juice (
B) worsens diarrhea due to high sugar and cherry gelatin (
C) lacks electrolytes and is high in sugar.